Epiphanie

She owns a general store in which she sells soap and Irish potatoes on a wholesale scale. She works together with her husband and they have had this business for one year.

This business has enabled them build a small house for themselves.

Epiphanie is requesting a loan to buy a large quantity of Irish potatoes and some soap, which will enable her to make more profits.

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About Urwego Opportunity Bank of Rwanda (UOB)

Urwego Opportunity Bank (UOB) is a Rwandan bank specializing in microfinance. It offers credit products to individuals and groups interested in starting or expanding their businesses. It also offers training in business development, financial literacy and health management. Given that approximately 90% of the Rwandan population is directly or indirectly related to the agricultural sector, Kiva lenders’ funds will be used to support UOB’s agricultural loan products, which are vital to the clients living in remote areas.